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I could unburden my very soul to you upon every subject much more freely than I ever have done notwith- standing we have always been each other's confidants. I have so many things I wish to talk with you about, some things about which I wish your opinion and advice. Suppose you will be among us before many weeks and I shall have my wishes gratified. You will dislike to leave there on some accounts will you not? Wish I could come there and make a visit and leave with you. Teachers cannot but become attached to the place where is the field of his labors and to those with whom he labors. Raymond has written to you I suppose in regard to coming here and going into the school with him. I shall not express to you my opinion on this subject until I see you but I do hope you will do in regard to it as your feelings dictate as you think best and not be urged out of the course you have marked out for yourself by any one. I am very anxious to see you settled in life for I think it will be better for you and that you will be happier. Had a letter from Sister a few days ago (this is Saturday morn Jun 18th) stating that she was far from being well - her health is in rather a singular condition; feel very anxious about her; probably she has written you in regards to it. Received one also from Brother David last night and it did me much good there was such a good spirit [illegible] throughout it and he has improved so much in his style of writing - one too from Agnes Givens. Mother and Myron are well they wrote me not long ago. Have received a letter from [name illegible] recently and replied to it; hope she will leave there in the spring her health is so miserable. Wasn't I happy when Mrs. Birch wrote me

that her husband had visited her? I know it did her very soul good to see his face.

[Illegible] and all her family and tell her I received her letter with pleasure. [Illegible] [Illegible] the scholars and write immediately if you can. I commenced this [illegible] [Illegible] was interrupted after having written a few lines and have not been able to finish [illegible] [Illegible] now - So goes my letter writing. All send love. My love to Achsah. Helen says she thinks she shall write her tomorrow.